Striding for Students Pledge Drive

Building off the success of its recent “Strides for Students” 5K run/walk, Morrison Schools Foundation (MSF) announces its “Striding for Students” Pledge Drive.   The recent run/walk netted $4000. Trent Bush (MSF Board President), Todd Schlegel (Morrison alumnus), Darryl Hogue (Morrison Junior High Principal)–shown left-to-right–and Rory Coghlan (Morrison High School teacher)

August Customer Service Award

By taking care of those “Honey Do Lists” as if they were his own home, Gary Milnes of Deerview Construction & Development was recognized by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce with the “Because Nice Matters” Customer Service Award for the month of August 2013. He was nominated for his great

Fun and Food for All at Paint the Town

Editor’s note:  The following article was written by Jerry Lindsey. If Paint The Town festivities are designed to entertain all ages, and that is exactly what the day has done for over 18 years, then all ages should be able to find their food of preference while spending the day

September 3 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of August 6, 2013, minutes Introductions Public Hearing COA, JBKM,

August 29 Special City Council Meeting

On Thursday, August 29, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows.  Call To Order  Roll Call  Pledge of Allegiance  Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action include

Community Book Fair at Junior High

Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources. This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens

Scholastic Book Fair at Junior High

Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources. This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens

August 27 Sheriff’s Report

08-26-13 at 12:01 p.m.  Mark T. Duncan, age 56 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested by Deputies following a property damage crash that occurred at U. S. Route 30 and Prophet Road.  Mark was driving recklessly before the crash occurred, according to occupants, and slid into the stop sign at

Watercolor Painting at Sawmill Museum

The Sawmill Museum, 2231 Grant Street, Clinton, IA, offers the last of its August summer classes for children:  “Make Your Own Watercolor Painting.”  On Saturday, August 31, 2013, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., you get to make your own masterpiece!  The admission fee–$4 for adults and $3 for children–covers materials

Come Home Again Reunion September 22

Lyndon Area Historical Society, 405 4th Street West, Lyndon, IL, hosts the 3rd Annual “Come Home Again Reunion” on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The Museum will be open from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Enjoy the exhibit of Lyndon United Methodist Church artifacts. Music performances will be given by Dmitry Feofanov,

BMX Stunt Show and Anti-Bullying Program

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, is hosting a free BMX Stunt Show and Anti-Bullying Program performed by the Dialed Action Sports Team.  This free event will be held in the church parking lot at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.  Bring your lawn chairs, and

Early School Dismissals Today

Due to anticipated temperatures in the mid-90’s on Monday, August 26, 2013, Morrison Community Unit #6 School District will dismiss students two hours early.  Northside  will dismiss at 12:55 p.m.  All other buildiings will let out at 1:05.  There will be NO AFTERNOON PRESCHOOL classes today.

Two Tractors from the Parade

A popular event at the Whiteside County Fair is the Antique Tractor Parade before the grandstand.  Friday, August 16, 2013, continued the tradition.  On Monday, August 12, many exhibitors were part of a caravan that covered miles of country roads, during the 5th Annual Whiteside County Farm Bureau Antique Tractor

Tech Gift From Rotary to Food Panty

Rotary helps those who help the less fortunate.  They proved it again on Thursday, August 22, 2013.  With a matching grant from Rotary International, Morrison[, IL,] Rotary was able to purchase a laptop with several programs, printer, wireless router, ink, and paper for the Morrison Friends Food Pantry.  No more